Do you have leadership, relationship and problem-solving skills to provide stewardship for French-language services in an evolving health care system? If so, apply for this opportunity, where you will be able to work with internal and external partners to help the Ministry of Health improve outcomes from Francophones in Ontario and meet their obligations related to the French Language Services Act.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• lead and/or coordinate the design, development, analysis and evaluation of policies and programs related to French-language services and obligations of the Ministry of Health.
• plan/coordinate the implementation of programs within the legislative, regulatory and policy framework and the government's agenda.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must possess oral and written French-language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
Legislation Knowledge and Skills:
• You have demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to understand, interpret and apply, complex legislation, regulations and policies.
• You have knowledge of the French Language Services Act and related policies and directives.
Knowledge of French Language Services:
• You have working knowledge of French-language services and demonstrated awareness of concerns/priorities of Ontario's Francophone community/stakeholder organizations, and the context of a minority language provincially and nationally.
Project Management Skills:
• You have demonstrated project management skills to lead projects and the demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate the impacts of new/existing policies, programs, initiatives, and business plans against objectives and goals.
Communication Skills:
• You have excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills to achieve desired outcomes.
• You have excellent written communication skills to prepare strategic communications, reports, briefing materials and correspondence.
• You have a proven ability to work with people from a range of views and organizations to solve complex problems and guide diverse teams in the delivery of projects to meet timelines and quality expectations.
Analyzing and Problem-Solving Skills:
• You have strong, demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills to provide strategic advice, interpretation, and technical expertise, identify and research issues and provide recommendations.
• You have excellent and demonstrated presentation skills to provide policy advice and explanations on policy and/or program recommendations.
Computer Skills:
• You have computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, graphics and databases to prepare briefing materials, presentations, reports, and correspondence and support research and policy/program development activities.
